cold weather tips

A long time before modern beds were invented, people used to sleep wherever they could: on hard ground, on animal fur, leaves, straw or husks. The development of society also meant an evolution of resting conditions, and now we have smart mattresses that we can control with a simple app. But they may be utterly […]

Among the most crucial items in your bug-out bag is your sleeping apparatus. This is not a decision to take lightly, but rather put thought and effort into determining the best choice for the type of atmosphere that you will be most likely experiencing. The choices can be easily narrowed down to two types of […]

I don’t think there is anything quite like exploring the woods in a new environment in the middle of winter. And seeking the perfect place to pitch a new tent with the goal of testing out your new gear in preparation of a week long winter camp later in the season. With minimal tools and […]

Wandering around YouTube looking for something new, something different and I came across some videos demonstrating the construction of what is called the Swedish Fire Torch. Now this was new to me, maybe not so much to you, so I tried to find the most “authentic” demonstration I could to share with you. This Swedish […]

Ice fishing is a blast… except for the fact that ice requires COLD! Not a problem if you happen to live on the Great Lakes and have one of those cool ice fishing cabins. You can just wait for the next hard freeze, back your truck or snowmobile up to your fully-stocked fishing shack and drag it […]

Cold weather SUCKS… but if you are not prepared it can also KILL YOU! Hypothermia is a real danger and can happen to anyone where cold weather happens. If you don’t think so, just imagine these scenarios: Your car slides off a secluded stretch of road where no one can see you. Maybe you hit […]